[optacon-l] Re: Needing the Basics
- From: "Eileen Misrahi" <eileenmis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 12:04:22 -0700
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for your offer. I may need to take you up on it. Let me try to see if
I can get the hang of it. I am going to print out a sheet of letters of 12
point font all in caps. This way I can get the cursor position from JAWS, so
that I have a general idea of where to look on the page for the letters. I
will keep you posted and may need to give you a call.
Thanks.
Eileen
-----Original Message-----
From: optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Cindy Handel
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 8:44 AM
To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Needing the Basics
Hi Eileen,
First, I believe the switch is in the proper position. If you're looking at
dark print on a white page, this is the position it should be. If you look
at light print on a dark background, then you'd move the switch to the
right.
Setting the threshold really depends on the type of printing you're looking
at. If it's bold print, you probably want to turn the threshold down so the
shape of the letter is easier to determine. I don't think there's an easy
way to determine where it should be positioned. Try working with the
pointer on the knob being positioned anywhere between the 7 and 9 position.
The camera should be held so it's vertical on the page; so the cable is at
the bottom of the camera.
If you need more assistance and would like, I could call you and help over
the phone.
Cindy
-----Original Message-----
From: Eileen Misrahi
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 11:15 AM
To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optacon-l] Needing the Basics
Hello List,
I want to thank all that have responded and made the suggestions for finding
a signature line. When I attempted to put all the suggestions to practice, I
realized that I am a rank beginner. It's been so long ago when I received
instructions and I couldn't find them because that computer has been laid to
rest. I need basic setup directions on how to set the threshold, how much of
the array pins I should be feeling under my finger, and which way the switch
in the back of the machine should be placed. Right now, the back switch is
slid to the left position, but I am not sure what this really represents
(regular or reverse). When placing the camera on the page, is the camera
held vertical or horizontal? I know this is an immense amount of questions,
but I am willing to invest the time now to learn this wonderful device that
no assistive technology will provide the information that will make it
necessary to be independent in signing work related documents. I appreciate
all of the suggestions and help from those who can guide me through the
learning process. I remembered that someone on this list had the training
manual. If it is still in that individual's possession, I would appreciate a
copy to be sent off line to: eileenmis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks again for everyone's assistance in learning to use the Optacon.
Best,
Eileen
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